The Majestic Prophonic Series concert snare drum is the ultimate in dark tonality. Available with a walnut, maple or aluminum shell, this instrument is set apart by a richness of tone capable filling the concert hall or whisper quiet crisp articulation. Its Multi Link throw-off system features smooth and silent individual levers that accommodate up to four different types of snare cables. The snares can also be engaged or released as a group via the master switch. The unique cable combination of this model delivers an outstanding spectrum of dynamic range and tonal colors that include viable symphonic field drum options.

FEATURES

Solid die-cast tension hoops

Ten tension lugs for optimal head tension

Majestic's 25-strand steel wire snares

Four different types of snare material to be used simultaneously

Each type of snare material with individual tension adjustment and throw off levers

Introducing new, innovative technology to the art of snare drum musicianship. Order today.

This is the second Majectic Prophonic Snare Drum that I have purchased. I own the 14x6.5 Walnut shell drum and I just purchased the 14x12 Walnut shell field drum. These are hands down the best drums on the market today. Mapex/Majestic have really taken the art of concert snare drumming to another level. The Multi link Concert Snare Strainer system is amazing. You can get multiple snare sounds from the same drum. Personally I perfer the Walnut shell to the Maple shell because I enjoy the darker sound that the shell provides. Every time I take my drum some where new to play I recieve nothing but compliments. I simply cannot hype this drum enough. The only down side to this drum would be that there are so many moving parts that effect the over all sound of the instrument. With that said there is a little bit of a learning curve to get it "just right". But once you figure that out (which did not take me long at all) you are good to go. All in all this is an AMAZING INSTURMENT.

My school recently got one of these great drums (6.5X14 maple.) I pulled it out of its case and was surprised to see the quadruple snare mechanism with its various snare types, a feature I had never heard of before. After admiring it I decided to put it to the test. I ripped out some rudiments and it sounded great (without any tuning) it had a huge "crack" to it and was (and is) extremely sensitive at lower volumes. I was impresed at how much snare came through when only one of the four were engaged and I've had fun matching the different tonalities of each of the snare types with various songs. The red beads add an iteresting dry effect while the others are "crack"y in their own ways. The throw offs are very smooth and the tension adjustments are awesome as well. A great drum for sure. And its not a drum limited to concert applications by any means. I would like to hear what the walnut sounds like. The maple is awesome I'm surprised its only $400.

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